Mastodawn

myrmepropagandist Aug 15, 2024

Does anyone *really* like "touch controls" on anything?

When you see "touch controls" on earbuds, lights, appliances... are you like "heck yeah! no buttons!"

I just think they are cheaper to make IPx4+ than other methods of control. But, they are always highlighted like it's a feature.

(And why is IPV6 so similar to IPX6 making me confuse them all the time?)

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Möbius Moa🪶Aug 15, 2024

@futurebird I'm completely blind and I hate them, especially on appliances. just moved into a new place and the stove top is one of those induction jobs with touch controls. completely inaccessible. if I can't find some way to make some tactile distinctions then I can't cook on it at all. also not on your list but ATMs and self-service checkouts with touchscreens are a nightmare

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jdacee

@rain @futurebird maybe you could cut grip tape into different shapes to signify different operations, then apply those shapes over the control buttons on the appliance?